do you still say grace??? don't you think that would be kinda rude???
because this happens to me allot :o)
2007-02-02 06:39:21 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not of any abrahamic religious persuasion, therefore, we do not say "grace" :)
However, if I am in the home of someone who is, I am more than happy to be respectful of my host's beliefs and customs.
My opinion is that when you are in someone's home, you are in their sanctuary and you should be respectful of that.. not vice versa.
2007-02-02 06:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by Kallan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have read where some people claim that the Buddha and Krishna are among those whose lineage can be traced to Abraham. As I have not studied that in depth, I will say neither yea nor nay. But if it is true then all religions are Abrahamic. Otherwise you are looking at four, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and the Baha'i Faith. They are called that because of the genetic ties Moses, Jesus, Muhammad and Baha'u'llah have with Abraham from the part of the Christian Bible called the Old Testament.
2016-05-24 05:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see how it would be rude, as long as they're not demanding the non-Abrahamic religion follower to participate.
I used to work with a really sweet extremely devout Christian woman and we (surprisingly to many observers) got along just perfectly. We ate lunch together regularly and while I said "Bismillah" (which means 'in the name of God'), she would bow her head for grace. Out of respect for her, I'd wait to start until she finished. Yeah, we were both of Abrahamic faiths, but it's still a matter of respect for one another, and respect spans all religions or beliefs in science over paranormal.
I think if you're the one saying grace, you should still say grace as long as you make sure the person not praying with you isn't left in an uncomfortable situation. If you're the one attending the dinner while grace is being said, I think you should politely refuse, but still give them their room for their prayers. After all, it's only a few moments then everyone's digging in to fill their bellies!
Good luck!
2007-02-02 06:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by hayaa_bi_taqwa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom does this to me all the time. I just look at my plate until she's done. It's her house, so I respect her faith.
Now, if she was over at my house and wanted to say grace, I probably would politely ask her not to. Because then it's my house.
)O(
2007-02-02 06:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going into someone else's home, expect to observe and take part in their traditions. You need to accept them as they are - just as you want to be accepted as you are.
I bet if you threw a bonfire at Beltane, they'd be happy to come over and roast marshmallows.
When in Rome...
2007-02-02 06:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by Gabrielle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I"m over at the home of someone not of my religion and they say grace (or whatever) I participate because it's their home and not mine. I say my prayers at my home, and politely bow my head at theirs.
2007-02-02 06:52:41 · answer #6 · answered by sister steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me and my friends say grace when we go out to eat. We
hold hands and pray.
2007-02-02 06:51:57 · answer #7 · answered by esther9364622 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When this happens to me, I take it as an oppertunity to observe another religion's traditions in neutral territory.
I actually rather enjoy it.
2007-02-02 06:43:24 · answer #8 · answered by Khalin Ironcrow 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Im simply shocked the Jews are wiling to share food with a hippie!!
2007-02-02 06:46:30 · answer #9 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your house, your rules. If you went to a buddists house for dinner, I'm sure they'd be doing their traditional whatever, right? At their house, they do their thing, at your house, you do yours.
2007-02-02 06:44:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋